Utena is probably thinking the same thing!

Spent most of the weekend playing with a basic server set up on my computer (which will not be the final product, it's just for testing purposes), all so I can learn the configurations of the files for the mods. My respect for any server administrator just rose about 1000 points. I truly had no idea the possible configurations and way things could go wrong. I think the only reason I haven't broken the server is because I'm the only one on it. We'll see how long that stays that way.

I can't find a simple mod I can use for the enchantment system that doesn't require an economy. The one you found is great, satyr, and would work wonderfully... only it won't work with the setup we have. There's a complicated reason why, which I mostly don't understand myself, but it won't work. It's a vanilla server mod, and we're using a completely different server system. I guess that's the short of it. It is slightly depressing. There are enchantment systems out there, but, like I said earlier, they require an economy, which I got the impression no one wanted. If I'm wrong, let me know. It'd make a few things a bit easier on me. Either way, I'll keep looking, though the outlook is... slim. Worst case, if someone really wants a specific enchantment for a specific item, they can ask an admin or mod to do it for them. It's an ability we'd have, that I promise we won't abuse. Though I might spit cakes at some of you. It's a bad habit I have.

Dragon & Bio & I were discussing things we could do as a community, so as to keep the feeling of playing single-player on a server down to a minimum. I'd like to see us all take on the enderdragon together. I've actually never killed the dragon in single-player, and I think neither has Bio or Dragon! We discussed some games, too, like a king of the ladder thing, a creeper dodgeball game, actual duelisty duels... all those sorts of things would have special rewards and stuff, and help foster a community. If you guys have any idea of games or competitions or stuff like that, throw 'em in the hat. I wanna see this server still going strong in a year, you know?

Aine Silveria wrote:

Spent most of the weekend playing with a basic server set up on my computer (which will not be the final product, it's just for testing purposes), all so I can learn the configurations of the files for the mods. My respect for any server administrator just rose about 1000 points. I truly had no idea the possible configurations and way things could go wrong.

You're a hero for trying it. 

I can't find a simple mod I can use for the enchantment system that doesn't require an economy. . .

I guess what I meant to say earlier is that I'm pretty indifferent about enchantment.  It would be kinda cool to have a usable enchantment feature, I guess, but if it were my job to install mods I sure wouldn't arse myself to do it.  I'm also indifferent about economy.  So what I'm trying to say about both of these features is: I don't mind, but don't do it for my sake!

Dragon & Bio & I were discussing things we could do as a community, so as to keep the feeling of playing single-player on a server down to a minimum.

This is a cool idea.  I guess we would probably need a different server to run something like an adventure map together, but I like the idea of having giant snowball fights or something.  And duelisty duels, though my PvP is for crap.  I think it might be fun for a player to place a treasure deep in the earth, presumably at the bottom of a cave or dungeon to which the player may or may not have added traps; the other players then compete to retrieve it first.  I would love to design those dungeons.  XD

3xpost combo!  Aine, have you had a chance to look any more at server-ing?  Is it something you can handle, or do we need to find some outside help?  Do you think we should wait for 1.3 to come out before we set it up?  It's not that I'm in a huge hurry; I just look forward to playing with everyone

That was not what I was considering mainly because of the number of people involved. MC tends to be a resource hog (and a pain in the ass to make work in this manner, or so I've read), so most of the people I know don't have a computer good enough to both host the server and and play themselves and have that many people on it without significant lag. It'd also have to be something where I could easily admin it if difficulties come up, which seriously limits the number of places the server could go. The little server thing I mentioned a few posts ago that I was doing was simply a tester, just me figuring out what it entails to work with the mods and plugins desired, not the final end result that I was heading for. A lot of stuff has been hashed out and figured out, it's mostly just a matter of setting down and doing it, and then testing it on that proper server for a bit to make sure I have really truly understood permissions. Last thing I need is to let you guys be all excited for this awesome server only to find out I made it so no one can build at all anywhere. Which is totally possible. All it takes is one true to be set to false. It's crazy guys. XD

I really doubt the next update, whether to 1.2.6 or 1.3 will be for a little while. Especially if they just released a weekly snapshot... that probably means a few more of those before another update. A lot of the things in the last snapshot are just bugfixes again, so I doubt it'd be a 1.3 update unless there's something major in the works... like the planned integrated mod support or something like that. We'll see what happens. Even if the server goes up and a week later there's an update, there's ways to work around and with that difficulty as well.

All told, I really should have it up within the next 2-3 weeks. Sooner if all goes well.


ETA: I just realized some of that could have come off as harsher than I meant, which is not the intended tone. I appreciate the ideas and suggestions, I really do. I even appreciate the gentle almost-nag, satyr. I think I've just been dreading actually buckling down and getting it done. The hardest part of my work will be the set up, and around updates. I have a bad habit of dreading things and making them huge deals only to later find out lol so easy. :/ One of my many failings I need to improve on.

Last edited by Aine Silveria (04-15-2012 12:31:47 AM)

Excite!


Also, anyone heard of the Minecraft Hunger Games?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMxrTBPcawM 

The map is downloadable although useless to play in single player mode unless you have mods because you spawn in a bedrock room.

Questions for you guys? If I could figure out how to change it, what would you like the currency called? I thought keeping it as dollars and cents was a bit too ... boring? But I also couldn't come up with much myself. I'll also need to look into actually how to change it.

Also, if the Utena characters had shops of Minecraft materials, what would they choose to sell, and call their shop? I thought of things like Wakaba's Treats (cakes, cookies & bread, maybe other foods) and Anthy's Garden Supply.

The last thing I'd appreciate is if people who want to be on the server PM me their Minecraft usernames so I can skip the step of having to be on to validate who you are. The server is not truly whitelisted, but people who just log on willy-nilly can't do anything but talk. Same goes for legitimate forumites, though. So if I can make it so you're automatically skipped past that step, then yaaaaaay, less work the day the server is released to the public, and less disappointed people, right?

That was the angle I was going for myself, but didn't think I had a good enough handle on the character's motivations and things to make those sort of calls myself.

Shouldn't Akio and Touga have all the ho-Anyway!

I hate my MC username, but it hasn't been an issue while playing singleplayer. Is there a reason to keep it semi-secret via PM instead of just posting it here?

(Anthy should sell swords because she has an infinite supply.)

I don't have any good currency ideas.

I like rosettes and petals, actually.

My username is Umbrafax and I wish it weren't. Everything good was taken.

I'm liking rosettes as well.


Also just made my first ever skin!  Didn't know there was a handy dandy minecraft skin editor that allows you to simply color in a new appearance for your avatar and upload it immediately to your game.

Double post for epic photo montage! (Sorry about the size of these pictures; if they become a problem let me know and I'll fiddle with 'em a bit. Also, wall o' pics ahead.)

Here, as promised, are the pictures of the swamp village of Kurast. First, let's do a flyover and see what the birds see...



What a lovely place. So peaceful and scenic. [/egotrip] Let's see what else there is to discover, hmm?


The Welcome Hub and Warp Landing, if you warp here instead of hoofing it.


The fishing docks and the village square. Beyond are the village bulletins.


The bottom of the village well. Doubles as a really small pool.


The bulletin boards. Check here for updates if you're a resident.


One of the three living areas in Kurast. This one is "Orchid."


All the dorm areas look alike. This one is "Rose."


Village workshops, stocked with all the crafting systems you'll ever need. The block of metal is an anvil for repairing items.


Beneath the village workshops, a fully-stocked enchanting table area.


An admin-run shop for custom enchantments on your gear. Prices are prohibitive in the name of competitive balance, so watch your wallet. You'll need to provide your own gear, too.


A quick turn right here, and you'll end up in...


...the village's Shrine of Dios. It's a bit extravagant, and quite ostentatious too.


The "Bazaar at Kurast," an open marketplace for inter-player trading and commerce. Be sure to obey the signs, please.


The village's public house, called "The Gidbinn." Perfect for putting your feet up and chilling with others!


Beneath the Gidbinn, an undersea area where you can buy nommy treats from vending machines! Right click on a sign, but watch your wallet...


The third dorm, named "Lily," also houses the elder's office on the second floor. That would be me.


The Tower of Zakarum, where the greatest treasures of the Kurast Elder are hidden. They're hideously overpowered, but equally difficult to obtain; if you can reach them, you deserve them.

Right now, I've got room for eighteen forumites to live and work. The land around is relatively safe from hostile mobs, and drifters can't access chests on the property, so theft is no issue. If you'd like to live here when the server goes live, please send a request to me using the server's mailing system. Just tell me your IRG handle and at least one thing you can do to help the village's welfare.